1970 Ford Mustang

In 1970 Ford replaced the 428 Cobra Jet engines with the new 429 Cobra Jet engines. The 429 Cobra Jet was rated at 370 horse power while the Super Cobra Jet had 11.3:1 compression and was rated at 375 horse power. The Mustang was slightly redesigned but the most noticeable was the change back to single headlights. They were still in the grille opening and were the outside headlights used to be there was now simulated air intakes. The taillight panel was flat instead of the concave panel used in the previous years. For 1970 the Mustang also received the 351-cid Cleveland V-8 engine.

1970 Ford Mustang Specifications

Model Number

Body/Style Number

Body Type & Seating

Factory Price

Shipping Weight

Total Production

Mustang Series

N/A

65B

2-dr Hardtop Coupe - 4P

$2,721

2,721 lbs

82,569

N/A

63B

2-dr Fastback Coupe - 4P

$2,771

2,745 lbs

45,934

N/A

76B

2-dr Convertible - 4P

$3.025

2,831 lbs

7,673

N/A

65E

2-dr Grande - 4P

$2,926

2,806 lbs

13,581

N/A

65C

2-dr Mach 1 - 4P

$3,271

3,240 lbs

40,970

N/A

65

2-dr Boss 302 - 4P

$3,720

3,3227 lbs

6,318

Notes:

Total series output was 117,358 units. Ford did not breakdown by engine or body style.

Body Type Identification

63A = 2 Dr. Fastback w/ bucket seats

65B = 2 Dr. Hardtop FLAIR w/ bucket seats

63B = 2 Dr. Fastback FLAIR

65E = 2 Dr. Hardtop w/ Bucket Seats Grande

63C = 2 Dr. Fastback Mach 1

76A = Convertible w/ bucket seats

65A = 2 Dr. Hardtop w/ bucket seats

76B = Convertible FLAIR

Chassis Data

Model

Wheelbase

Overall Length

Tires

Mustang

108 in

187.4 in

C78 x 14/E78 x 14/F70 x 14/F70 x 15

Vin Number Decoding - 1970 Ford (All Models)

Location: stamped on top upper flange of left front fender apron. Located on top of dash visible through windshield. On lock face of left front door.

First Symbol - Year

0 = 1970

Second Symbol - Assembly Plant

F = Dearborn, Michigan

T = Metuchen, New Jersey

R = San Jose, California

Third & Fourth Symbol - Body Series

01 = Mustang 2 Dr Hardtop

43 = Fairlane Station Wagon (Squire)

02 = Mustang 2 Dr Fastback

46 = Fairlane Ranchero

03 = Mustang 2 Dr Convertible

47 = Fairlane Ranchero (500)

04 = Mustang 2 Dr Hardtop (Grande)

48 = Fairlane Ranchero (GT)

05 = Mustang 2 Dr Fastback (Mach 1)

49 = Fairlane Ranchero (Squire)

10 = Falcon 2 Dr Sedan

51 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (Custom)

11 = Falcon 4 Dr Sedan

53 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (Custom 500)

12 = Falcon Station Wagon

54 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (Galaxie 500)

20 = Falcon 2 Dr Sedan (Futura)

55 = Ford 2 Dr Fastback (Galaxie 500)

21 = Falcon 4 Dr Sedan (Futura)

56 = Ford 4 Dr Hardtop (Galaxie 500)

23 = Falcon Station Wagon (Futura)

58 = Ford 2 Dr Hardtop (Galaxie 500)

26 = Fairlane 2 Dr Sedan (Falcon)

60 = Ford 2 Dr Fastback (XL)

27 = Fairlane 4 Dr Sedan (Falcon)

61 = Ford Convertible (XL)

28 = Fairlane 4 Dr Sedan (500)

62 = Ford 2 Dr Hardtop (LTD)

29 = Fairlane 2 Dr Hardtop (500)

64 = Ford 4 Dr Sedan (LTD)

30 = Fairlane 2 Dr Hardtop

66 = Ford 4 Dr Hardtop (LTD)

31 = Fairlane 4 Dr Sedan

70 = Ford Station Wagon (Ranch Wagon - 6P)

32 = Fairlane 4 Dr Hardtop

71 = Ford Station Wagon (Custom 500 Ranch Wagon - 6P)

33 = Fairlane 2 Dr Hardtop (Brougham)

72 = Ford Station Wagon (Custom 500 Ranch Wagon - 10P)

34 = Fairlane 4 Dr Fastback (500)

73 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Squire - 6P)

35 = Fairlane 2 Dr Fastback (GT)

74 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Sedan - 10P)

36 = Fairlane 4 Dr Hardtop (Brougham)

75 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Squire -6P)

37 = Fairlane Convertiable (GT)

76 = Ford Station Wagon (Country Squire -10P)

38 = Fairlane 2 Dr Fastback (Cobra)

83 = Thunderbird 2 Dr Hardtop

40 = Fairlane Station Wagon (Falcon)

84 = Thunderbird 2 Dr Hardtop (Landau)

41 = Fairlane Station Wagon (500)

87 = Thunderbird 4 Dr Hardtop (Landau)

42 = Fairlane Station Wagon

Fifth Symbol - Engine

B - 6-240

M - 8-351

C - 8-429

N - 8-429

D - 8-302

P - 8-428

E - 6-240

Q - 8-428

F - 8-302

R - 8-428

G - 8-302

T - 6-200

H - 8-351

U - 6-170

J - 8-429

V - 6-240

K - 8-429

Y - 8-390

L - 6-250

Z - 8-429

Last Six Symbols - Production Sequence

Starting at 100001

1970 Ford Mustang Options

Description

Description

250-hp V-8

Push-Button AM Radio

300-hp V-8

AM/FM Stereo Radio

335-hp V-8

AM/8-Track Stereo

Cruise-O-Matic Transmission

Center Console

4-Spd Manual Transmission

Tilt-Away Steering Wheel

Power Steering

Exterior Decor Group

Power Front Disc Brakes

Vinyl Roof

Limited Slip Differential

Wheel Covers

Chrome Styled Steel Wheels

Rocker Panel Moldings

Magnum 500 Chrome Wheels

1970 Ford Engine Options

Location Of Engine Code: Last letter in the serial number. Look toward the back of the engine block on the right hand side, above the starter. You will find the casting number at this location.

NOTES: The first letter of a two-letter paint code identifies the body color. The second letter identifies the roof color. (For example, the combination BM on a Ford would indicate the body finished in Dark Maroon and the roof area in Wimbledon White.) Paint code for all models are shown on the plate on the rear face of the left front door.

Paint Codes - Interior Colors

Color Name / Code

Color Image

Color Name / Code

Color Image

White
Lucite® Code - 9664L (semi-gloss)

Light Aqua Metallic
Lucite® Code - 9144LH (semi-gloss)

Light Nugget Gold Metallic
Lucite® Code - 9514L (semi-gloss)

Medium Aqua Metallic
Lucite® Code - 9154LH (semi-gloss)

Medium Nugget Gold Metallic
Lucite® Code - 9779L (semi-gloss)

Medium Blue Metallic
Lucite® Code - 9135LH (semi-gloss)

Medium Ginger Metallic
Lucite® Code - 9782L (semi-gloss)

Vermilion Metallic
Lucite® Code - 9781L (semi-gloss)

Dark Ginger Metallic
Lucite® Code - 9783LH (semi-gloss)

Dark Red Metallic
Lucite® Code - 9780LM (semi-gloss)

Medium Ivy Green Metallic
Lucite® Code - 9784LH (semi-gloss)

Charcoal Black Metallic
Lucite® Code - 9354LH (semi-gloss)

NOTE: To obtain a gloss comparable to the original interior finish add approximately 1 oz DuPont #4528 flattening compound to a pint of unreduced color.